Welcome to the

YMCA of El Paso

The YMCA of El Paso strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.

With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

Keep a child safe year round! SPLASH! water safety training provides children and their parents a positive and fun message about being safe in and around the water – with lessons on personal safety and helping others, the classes are specific to the needs of each audience. In 2013, 4,038 children and their parents from Fabens to Las Cruces went through water safety training through the YMCA.

$5,000

YMCA Day Camp

Y Day Camp is an adventure for kids…each week offers a new theme and includes activities such as arts & crafts, swimming, skits, singing, environmental activities, group games and special events.

In addition to the fun and excitement, YMCA Day Camp also provides opportunities for kids to develop

self-esteem, learn to work and play together, learn new skills, appreciation for the environment, and develop values that last a lifetime.

$10,000

Secured.

Superior Health Plan

Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange

Children need normalcy as they deal with the issues of custody and divorce. The YMCA is a safe place where children and parents have the opportunity to spend time together and get to develop bonds. When the family court prescribes such services, the YMCA delivers an environment that is neither as impersonal as a parking lot nor as sterile as the courthouse.

$5,000

Turkey Trot

One of the longest running traditions in El Paso! Every year, more than 1000 people gather to walk and run down the First Light Federal Credit Union-Sun Bowl Parade route before the parade. With a 5k run, a 2 mile walk, and a 1k kid’s run, the Turkey Trot is for everyone!

$10,000

Healthy Kids Day

Put Play in your Day! Healthy Kids Day is about making exercise fun and accessible to all. With activities in the schools as well as at the YMCA branches, Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity for children and volunteers to learn about fun activities in our community.

$5,000

Shamley Ford partial

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

After surviving cancer, a person still needs to heal. In partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, a physical activity and well-being program has been designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic goals. This program is free for the participants and their families.

$3,000 for three months

VITA at the YMCA

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is an IRS program that the YMCA has hosted for over 30 years. In 2011, the YMCA added the Corporate Office to the Bowling Family Branch as another location offering this service. Between to 2 sites, more than 1500 returns were filed, returning over $1.1 million to the El Paso economy.

$5,000

Military Membership for ALL

Military Membership for All provides a sliding scale (based on pay grade) for membership and program fees for soldiers and their families to participate at the YMCA. The YMCA provides more than healthy activities; it is a place for belonging – military families and civilian families side by side.

$20,000 for Association

Membership for All

Membership for All provides a sliding scale for membership and program fees for individuals and families to participate at the YMCA. Based on household income starting at $65,000, Membership for All is designed to meet the needs of today’s middle class family.

$10,000 per branch

YMCA Swim Lessons

The YMCA of El Paso is the leader in aquatics in the Paso del Norte region. With over 4,160 children attending YMCA swim lessons in 2012, the Y is on the path to ensure that every child learns to swim. YMCA swim lessons take place in a wide geographic area – from Fabens to Canutillo and all points in between.

$10,000

Program

Description

Value

SPLASH!
Water Safety

Keep a child
safe year round!SPLASH! water safety
training provides children and their parents a positive and fun message about
being safe in and around the water – with lessons on personal safety and
helping others, the classes are specific to the needs of each audience.In 2011, 3,738 children and their parents
from Fabens to Las Cruces went through water safety training through the YMCA.

$10,000

Youth
In Government

YMCA
Youth & Government is a national program that creates an environment in
which students can increase their political awareness and understanding,
while learning the meaning of social action through an actual experience in
government. Students from every corner of Texas have the opportunity to
immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement and to, quite literally,
practice democracy. Local clubs compete to earn the opportunity to attend the
state conference in Austin every winter.2011 saw 3 programs in El Paso with 37 participants, of which 24 went
to State Conference.4 schools have
already committed to 2012.

$5,000

El
Paso Bicycle Co-op

People.
Bicycles. Community.Powered by the
YMCA, the Co-op exists to connect people and bicycles to their
community.Adults are recruited
volunteer to help in the community shop, donate parts, anyone can come in to
learn to fix their bikes, and teens attend to learn about community service.

$2,500

YMCA
Day Camp

Y Day Camp is an adventure for kids…each
week offers a new theme and includes activities such as arts & crafts,
swimming, skits, singing, environmental activities, group games and special
events.

In addition to thefun and excitement, YMCA Day Camp also
provides opportunities for kids to develop

self-esteem, learn to work and play
together, learn new skills, appreciation for the environment, and develop
values that last a lifetime.

$10,000 per
branch

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$25,000 for
all

LIVESTRONG
at the YMCA

After
surviving cancer, a person still needs to heal.In partnership with the LIVESTRONG
Foundation, a physical activity and well-being
program has been designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their
holistic goals.This program is free
for the participants and their families.

$3,000 per
session

Y-Arts

Self expression
is part of the healthy development of a child.Y-Arts programs are designed not just for
the exploration of various media for fine arts – from water color to music –
but to teach children about the values of communication and character.

$1,000 per
Branch

VITA
at the YMCA

Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance is an IRS program that the YMCA has hosted for over 30
years.In 2011, the YMCA added the
Corporate Office to the Bowling Family Branch as another location offering
this service.Between to 2 sites, more
than 1500 returns were filed, returning over $1.1 million to the El Paso
economy.

$5,000

Military
Membership for ALL

Military
Membership for All provides a sliding scale (based on pay grade) for
membership and program fees for soldiers and their families to participate at
the YMCA.The YMCA provides more than
healthy activities; it is a place for belonging – military families and
civilian families side by side.

$20,000 for
Association

Membership
for All

Membership for
All provides a sliding scale for membership and program fees for individuals
and families to participate at the YMCA.Based on household income starting at $55,000, Membership for All is
designed to meet the needs of today’s middle class family.

$10,000 per
branch

YMCA
Swim Lessons

The YMCA of El
Paso is the leader in aquatics in the Paso del Norte region.With over 4,000 children attending YMCA
swim lessons in 2011, the Y is on the path to ensure that every child learns
to swim.YMCA swim lessons take place
in a wide geographic area – from Fabens to Canutillo and all points in
between.

$10,000

Supervised
Visitation & Safe Exchange

Children need
normalcy as they deal with the issues of custody and divorce.The YMCA is a safe place where children and
parents have the opportunity to spend time together and get to develop
bonds.When the family court
prescribes such services, the YMCA delivers an environment that is neither as
impersonal as a parking lot nor as sterile as the courthouse.

$5,000

Turkey
Trot

One of the
longest running traditions in El
Paso!Every year, more than 1000
people gather to walk and run down the First Light Federal Credit Union-Sun
Bowl Parade route before the parade.With
a 5k run, a 2 mile walk, and a 1k kid’s run, the Turkey Trot is for everyone!

$10,000

Healthy
Kids Day

Put Play in your
Day!Healthy Kids Day is about making
exercise fun and accessible to all.With activities in the schools as well as at the YMCA branches,
Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity for children and volunteers to learn about
fun activities in our community.

$2,500 per
branch

Polar
Bear Swim

The Polar Bear
Swim has become an annual New Year’s Day event at the Loya Family YMCA and is
a great way for families and individuals to ring in the new year in a fun
way.What started out as a “let’s try
it and see who will show up,” type of event has now evolved into a signature
event at the YMCA and the unofficial start to the YMCA’s Strong Kids
Campaign.

The Polar Bear
Swim is for all ages and consists of several events:The Polar Bear Plunge, a timed 50 yard
swim, the longest swim and the Corporate Cup, which is awarded to the
company, group or organization with the most participation.Breakfast is also served at the Polar Bear
Swim.

$1,500

Children’s
Christmas Party

In 2010, the
YMCA of El Paso and Wal Mart teamed up to provide toys and fun for more than
300 children in the central El Paso community.Store employees help run activities for the
children and a visit from Santa Claus provided holiday cheer to some of our
less fortunate families.This is a
great opportunity not only to sponsor with dollars, but for folks to get out
and feel the difference they are making in the community!

The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.